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Québec's largest city, Montréal is an outstanding cultural centre and vacation destination. Tourist attractions such as museums, concert halls, movie theatres, department stores and specialized shops justify the city's international reputation. Bilingual Montréal is the jewel of Québec tourism and the world's second-largest French-speaking city after Paris.

The train station is located minutes from the Old Montréal district, so begin your visit with a stroll along the shores of the majestic St. Lawrence river, where you will find architecture dating back to the era when Canada was known as New France. The downtown area, a few steps away, is home to the Montréal Museum of Fine Arts, Place des Arts (a concert-hall and art gallery complex), and a host of other attractions to spice up your vacation package. Mount Royal, the wooded hill that dominates the city, is a park that is a pleasure to relax in.

Before taking the train trip home, don't forget to visit the Notre-Dame Basilica, the Olympic Park and the Biodôme (where complete natural ecosystems are reproduced). Try your luck at the Casino de Montréal. Celebrate music in the downtown streets together with tens and tens of thousands of others during the Festival International de Jazz. A trip to Montréal may also include other festivities such as the international fireworks competition, the "Just for Laughs" festival, the World Film Festival and much more! Other reasons to visit Montréal are sporting events such as the Grand Prix of Canada and great soccer games with the Impact.

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